Choose AMID EVIL
Choose AMID EVIL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 5,399 Steam reviews back the pick.
AMID EVIL vs Lichenvale
AMID EVIL and Lichenvale both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. AMID EVIL (2019) is 4 years older than Lichenvale (2023). AMID EVIL scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Lichenvale (86.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Lichenvale
Choose Lichenvale if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lichenvale launched in 2023.
Both AMID EVIL and Lichenvale sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 AMID EVIL |  Lichenvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (5,399 reviews) | 86.7% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Indefatigable | Filip Zemljak |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- AMID EVIL (2019) is 4 years older than Lichenvale (2023).
- AMID EVIL scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Lichenvale (86.7% positive).
- Lichenvale is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than AMID EVIL (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
AMID EVIL vs Lichenvale — FAQ
- Should I play AMID EVIL or Lichenvale first?
- If you want chronology, AMID EVIL (2019) came out before Lichenvale (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are AMID EVIL and Lichenvale similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do AMID EVIL and Lichenvale both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.